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Mating scars among sharks: Evidence of coercive mating?
Acta ethologica, Vol.22(1), pp.9-16
02/01/2019
Web of Science ID: WOS:000456786400002
Abstract
On rare occasions, during mating season among sharks, mating scars' appear on female sharks' bodies caused by the males holding onto them. The low frequency of sharks bearing such scars indicates that those markers are not part of regular mating efforts. These scars are mostly deeper cuts and punctures, indicating a more forceful motivation such as coercive mating from the male's side. We discuss scenarios based on mating scars from three Carcharhinid species, describe and explain the arrangement of these bite scars, and consider plausible mating strategies used by males, including coercive mating.
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- Title
- Mating scars among sharks
- Publication Details
- Acta ethologica, Vol.22(1), pp.9-16
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 8
- Copyright
- © 2018, ISPA, CRL
- Identifiers
- WOS:000456786400002; 99380553393406600
- Academic Unit
- Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering ; Mathematics and Statistics
- Language
- English